“From Bahasa Belanda: kantine.” That’s where the word Kantin comes from. It also means cafeteria. This Kantin I in Jakarta offers a place to eat. It welcomes everyone to enjoy food bought there or brought from home.
Kantin I follows procedures. These procedures ensure cleanliness. The food must be clean. The food also has to be halal. Kantin I aims to meet nutritional needs. It provides a balanced menu. This menu includes the famous 4 healthy 5 perfect concept.
In Indonesia Kantin is an important part of school life. Kantin I is like those school kantins. It is a gathering place for people. Students socialize here. People from all backgrounds come together here. Many see kantins as a place to connect. All ages gather here.
Kantin I brings people together. It helps colleagues connect better. They can build stronger social bonds. This is beneficial for everyone. Remote work can weaken social bonds. Kantin I helps bring back casual chats. These chats are like “water cooler” moments. They are also like canteen conversations. We may underestimate these benefits. But these interactions matter at work.
Kantin wants to bring back casual discussions. It wants to bring back banter to the workplace. This is regardless of location. These non-work interactions are important for businesses. They build social bonds and friendships. They create a sense of belonging. This allows people to know their colleagues. That casual canteen chatter can spark big ideas. It can drive innovation. It can solve problems. It makes new connections. Serendipity matters. Businesses need to re-enable it.
The name Kantin is a phonetic play. It sounds like “canteen”. Kantin I wants to facilitate spontaneous social conversations. These conversations happen in a co-located office. They also happen in the canteen. Kantin brings this to people. People who work from home. People across different locations.
In a traditional canteen you might sit. You might sit with close colleagues. You might share interests with them. You might meet random colleagues. These are people who just happen to be at the table. Kantin I tries to recreate those interactions. It uses tables as a gathering point. It uses topics as a discovery mechanism. Tables host audio discussions. Tables can be topic-driven. They can also be generic. Anything goes just like in the real world.
Tables can be permanent. Admins set them up. This captures elements of an organization’s culture. They can be temporary. Anyone can set them up. Then they disappear when the conversation ends.
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. It is a trading port turned megacity. It has a fascinating history. It has a vibrant culture. People have lived in Jakarta for nearly 500 years. This results in diverse ethnicities and influences.
Jakarta has had 6 name changes. It is one of the oldest continually occupied cities in Asia. Jakarta is a predominantly Muslim city. Istiqlal Mosque is huge. It is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.